Biography
Who is Adam Driver?
Early life and real name
Adam Driver Douglas Driver was born on November 19, 1983, in San Diego, United States. His parents are Nancy Wright and Joe Douglas Driver. After his parents divorced, he moved to Mishawaka, Indiana, where he was raised by his stepfather, a Baptist minister. He graduated from Mishawaka High School in 2001, where he actively participated in school choir and theater productions.
As a teenager, Adam was involved in various rebellious activities, including climbing radio towers and setting objects on fire. After high school, he worked several jobs, including as a door-to-door vacuum salesman and a telemarketer. He attempted to start an acting career in Los Angeles at age eighteen, but ran out of money within a week and returned to Indiana.
Military service and education
Following the September 11 attacks, Adam enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served for two years and eight months as an 81mm mortar man in Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines. His military career ended when he fractured his sternum while riding his mountain bike.
After leaving the military, he attended the University of Indianapolis for a year before applying again to the Juilliard School. He was accepted into the Drama Division's Group 38, studying there from 2005 to 2009. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
Career highlights
Adam made his Broadway debut in the play Mrs. Warren's Profession in 2010. He achieved a major career breakthrough playing Adam Sackler in the HBO television series Girls from 2012 to 2017, earning three consecutive Primetime Emmy nominations. He also appeared in supporting roles in films like Lincoln and Frances Ha.
He gained extensive international recognition for portraying the villain Kylo Ren in the Star Wars sequel trilogy from 2015 to 2019. He received Academy Award nominations for his performances in BlacKkKlansman and Marriage Story. He also won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his role in the drama Hungry Hearts.
Personal life and height
Adam stands at a height of 189 centimeters. He met his wife, Joanne Tucker, while they were both students at the Juilliard School. They later married, and she is his registered spouse in the provided facts.
Alongside his acting career, he co-founded Arts in the Armed Forces, a nonprofit arts organization that provided programming to military communities until it dissolved in 2023.
Birthday and age
Adam Driver was born on November 19, 1983, which makes Adam 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Adam shares the date with 21 other famous people.
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